Alternative Spring Break: Romania
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Participate in meaningful community service, immerse yourself in local culture, and explore Bucharest, Brașov, and Miercurea Ciuc.
This adventure offers a unique chance to make a difference and create lasting memories.
Brasov, Romania, cityscape with cathedral and mountain in the background
Tentative Itinerary
- Saturday: Arrival and check-in at a hotel near the airport
- Sunday: Bucharest city tour, including the Parliament Palace; transport to Miercurea Ciuc in the early evening
- Monday: Morning orientation, followed by the start of volunteer work
- Tuesday: Volunteer work; free time or exploration in the evening
- Wednesday: Volunteer work; free time or exploration in the evening
- Thursday & Friday: Brașov city visit and castle tour; accommodation in Brașov
- Friday afternoon (after 3:00pm): Transport back to the airport for the return flight
Payment Schedule
Total Trip Cost: $2500
Includes:
- Round-trip airfare from NYC
- Accommodations
- 3 Meals a Day
- Pre-Planned Excursions/sightseeing
- Travel Insurance
- Volunteer Projects
- In-Country Transportation
Not included in Trip Fee:
- Visas that may be needed for travel
- Luggage/Oversized luggage fees
- Additional snacks/meals
- Souvenirs
- Background Check if necessary
Payments
- Deposit: $1000 required to reserve your spot. First-come first served, space is limited
- Payment #2: $800 due by February 1st
- Payment #3: $700 due by March 1st
All payments are nonrefundable.
Chaperone
Kelsey D’Andrea, Assistant Director for the Center for Student and Community Engagement
Kelsey D’Andrea has chaperoned six previous Alternative Break trips, including Ossining, NY, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico, Portugal, Argentina, and the Galapagos Islands. She oversees clubs/organizations on campus, along with civic engagement opportunities.
Eligibility Requirements
- A valid passport with an expiration date of after October 2026 in your current possession. A passport is required to submit upon submitting a deposit.
- Clean conduct record
- Minimum GPA of 2.5
- Must be a current Adelphi student
- Must be registered for Spring 2026 classes
Please note: this trip is ONLY available for Adelphi students, and is not open to Adelphi Faculty or Staff